At the California Tactical Academy Public Range, we offer a unique experience and sets of targets ranging from 15 yards to 1000 yards. For a $25 during the week and $30 Weekends admission fee per shooter, you can shoot at our rifle, rim-fire, pistol, and shotgun ranges.

Juniors and Children under 18yrs/ 62yrs+ /active military/ active law enforcement – $25.00 public range fee Wednesday – Sunday 8am to 4pm

(Discounts with proof of ID only)

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California Tactical Academy Public Shooting Range is currently open Wednesday through Sunday. Our Public Range has become a favorite for everyone from those that never fired a round to top competitive professionals.

*The Public Range and the Pro Shop close at 4 PM and last shooters are checked in at 3 PM the latest. 

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100 Yard Zero/Bore Sight Service

Now Available at our Public Range

Availability: Wednesday through Sunday


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Southern California’s

Premier

Public Shooting Range

in Ventura County

General Information

We are located in a canyon with no cell phone reception (we have a landline you can use or WIFI calling) and extreme weather (summer heat and rain we are set off a riverbed and access could be jeopardized).  In extreme weather contact us to confirm that we are open.  We will leave a voicemail on our mailbox if any situation will not allow access.

With your paid public range fee, you may use all of the steel targets at the public range for as long as the range remains open the day of your visit. You also get one target with your range fee. This means that you can choose a rifle range target at 50 yards OR a rifle range target at 100.  There is an additional $5.00 fee for paper targets at 200, 300, 400, or 500 yards. Please remember you get only ONE paper target with your range fee, if you get a paper target for a rifle you can pay an additional $5.00 for a paper target at the pistol range.  Steel targets at all ranges and yardages are included with your range fee so feel free to shoot at any steel target at any range you wish with a few exceptions, Magnum and PC Carbine 9mm will be shot at 30 yards and beyond.

Here’s how it works

Please drive with caution up our road as it is a 2-mile gravel driveway.  When you arrive at our public range, the first stop will be at the pro shop where you will review and sign our waiver. Here you will sign our waiver and pay your range fee.  The next step for them is to be assigned their shooting bench if they are shooting rifles,  and for pistol shooters, you will find a clear space at the pistol range and begin your practice and that’s it.  Please remember that there are not to be any firearms on the back tables.  All firearms will be kept safe on the front tables (at the firing line) with your chamber flag inserted (we supply them).  For those of you new to our range, PLEASE let us know this is your first visit. In this case, we require you to undergo a brief meeting of our range where you will learn:

  • Range safety and firearm handling.
  • What you get with your range fee.
  • What other options are available.
  • What you can and cannot shoot at.
  • Rules between rifle, pistol, and shotgun ranges (birdshot ONLY).
  • Target distances.
  • Services available i.e. bathroom (PortaPotty), pro-shop sales, etc.

During that time, it’s right for new shooters to ask any questions or address any concerns.

From the roads, the general scenery, and the way we present and operate our range, we are working every day to make it bigger, better, and more user-friendly. To date, we have added several more steel targets, a shotgun area (Birdshot ONLY) and we have cleaned up the range to give a better view of the targets. Please let us know if you would like to go down range during a cease-fire so shooters can evaluate, replace,  repair, or remove their targets. We also added a pro-shop with ammunition, firearm sales, and other shooting supplies, payment options (Cash, Credit Card, Apple pay) to pay for your range fees, and other purchases.

The range staff is dedicated to your safety and the safety of those who visit the range. The Range Safety Officer’s (RSO) rules must be respected at all times and their directions and decisions honored, for your safety and the safety of the range.

The Range Master is the ultimate authority on the range having complete control over the entire range. In case you have seen unsafe activity please assist us by reporting it to our staff at the range. SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING! Your safety is our concern!

If you have a large group with your own firearms you may rent a private range, or if you are into competition shooting we have several competition areas available to become a member of.

We look forward to seeing you at the range!!

Public Range Features

  • The shotgun range is located to the left of the pistol range and it is designed for shotguns (Bird Shot ONLY).
  • On our rifle range, we offer paper targets at 50 yards OR 100 yards.  There is option for additional paper targets at 200, 300 and 400 yards. Come test your skills! Steel targets are set from 100 yards all the way up to 1000 yards.
  • Our pistol range target distances range from 5 yards to 15 yards for paper targets and 15 ~ 100 yards for steel targets. Rifles chambered in pistol caliber are welcome to shoot at the pistol, range 30 yards and beyond ONLY. Plinking with .22’s has become very exciting experience.
  • 100-yard Rimfire range! Don’t have a rimfire firearm? Rent one or buy a new one at our pro shop!

ALL Minors Must Be Accompanied by a PARENT or GUARDIAN.

PARENTS or GUARDIAN can NOT SHOOT WHILE A MINOR IS SHOOTING.
The following people are NOT allowed to sign a waiver for a Minor:
Friends, Grandparents, Siblings (brother or sister), Aunts, Uncles, Parents of other participating Minors.

Public Shooting Range FAQ’s

Absolutely! The smell of black powder and the report it gives never gets old! We are huge fans of civil war and pre-civil war hunting and military guns! Bring out what you wish in BP.

All shooters must be at least eight years old however minors must be accompanied by a parent or authorized guardian 21 years or older AT ALL TIMES.

Yes, once our range master calls for a cease-fire, you’ll be able to set your own (paper) targets using the supplied target board. Shooting at any other object, i.e. golf balls, cans, etc., is prohibited. Extra board with targets is $5 each, which you can be set at 50 yards, 200, 300 & 400 yards. Special shooting targets are available to purchase at our shop, see the targets board for our new selection!

ABSOLUTELY NO steel jacket or steel core ammunition (armor piercing, incendiary rounds, tracer rounds) or bi-metal rounds may not be used on the Range at any time.

Yes! We sell ammunition at the range at competitive pricing. Please visit the front desk for more details. LINK HERE FOR AMMO PRICING

We allow Muzzle loading rifles and pistols of all calibers including sporting rifles up to .58 calibers. Modern tactical and sniper rifles up to .50 Caliber may be shot at steel targets starting at 600 yards and all paper targets starting at 100 yards. We do not allow modern tactical rifles above .50 calibers. Before shooting any large caliber rifle, you must clear your rifle and ammunition with a “Range Safety Officer” or the “Range Master.”

Please see Private shooting range bay option here. LINK HERE FOR PRIVATE BAY RENTAL

Yes! You can rent a private shooting bay for you and your group. Check out our available bays here https://calshooting.info/range-rental/

Shooting from the holster is not allowed on the public range but is allowed on the private ranges if it matches your skill level.

No, shotguns can only be shot at the designated steel silhouette targets on the shotgun range.

No. All center fire rifles cannot be shot at the pistol or shotgun range. The exception; lever or Pump action rifles shooting pistol ammunition may be shot at the pistol/shotgun range.

You are responsible for following all Federal, state and local rules.

Let one of the RSO’s know your intent. The RSO will decide based on how busy the range is if you can keep your bench by leaving some of your things there or if you must give up your bench to someone that’s waiting. Either way, you may return at any time to resume shooting your rifle (s), perhaps at another bench with a short wait.

Yes, but we really don’t know why you would want to unless you are shooting a high powered revolver out past 100 yards? However, you may shoot your revolver and/or pistol at the rifle range, but we ask that you only shoot at the steel targets. This is to help keep errant shots from hitting targets that were not assigned to you. You may also shoot the steel silhouette targets with your pistol or revolver at the shotgun range.